Patient Care Associate I
About The Position
I. Position Summary: The primary role of the Patient Care Associate (PCA) is to protect, sustain, and nurture the patients that live at the Center. They provide assistance with activities of daily living, care of the patient’s environment, and meet other needs as required. The Patient Care Associate's work is to provide assistance that promotes a high quality of life for patients. The Patient Care Associate is a member of a team that strives to create a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care. In addition, the Patient Care Associate will demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife and recognize patients’ dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life. They are active participants in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households and strive to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity, while ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, high-quality care. II. Core Competencies: Demonstrates empathy and compassion in all interactions with patients and with families Articulates the importance of supporting independence and patient choice when caring for patients Demonstrates strong communication skills and the ability to foster teamwork Articulates commitment to excellence and high-quality care Articulates the importance of accountability and personal ownership related to teamwork and patient care.
Requirements
- Long-term chronic care PCA
- Certified Nursing Assistant certification is preferred in good standing upon hire or current enrollment in a nursing school, with completion of the first clinical experience.
- RSU PCA: Certified Nursing Assistant certification is required in good standing upon hire and on-going.
- Fluent English skills required – verbal and written
- Computer literacy required
- Flexibility and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Must complete mandatory HSL/HRC educational requirements and programs
Responsibilities
- Provide assistance with activities of daily living
- Care of the patient’s environment
- Meet other needs as required
- Promote a high quality of life for patients
- Create a home-like setting while maintaining excellence in all areas of care
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to the philosophy and mission of Hebrew SeniorLife
- Recognize patients’ dignity and choice in all aspects of daily life
- Active participants in the activities, work, and social environment of the floors/households
- Strive to make every patient encounter a positive and meaningful experience and opportunity
- Ensuring the provision of safe, efficient, high-quality care
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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